Royal Mail's Request to Scrap Saturday Deliveries Opposed by Government

As regulator Ofcom reviews the postal service's future, the Communication Workers' Union fears potential job losses and service reduction.

Royal Mail, facing financial losses, has requested to reduce mail delivery from six days a week to five, eliminating Saturday deliveries.
Downing Street has opposed the proposal, stating that Saturday deliveries provide flexibility and convenience, especially for businesses and publishers.
Regulator Ofcom is conducting a review of the postal service and is expected to publish a document outlining options for Royal Mail's future.
Ofcom's review may consider reforms to Royal Mail's delivery targets, the possibility of alternate-day deliveries, state subsidy to support a six-day service, and allowing Royal Mail to increase stamp prices.
The Communication Workers' Union has criticized the review process, fearing it could lead to job losses and a reduction in service to as few as three days a week.